The department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture has worked with Jeff Jackson, Ph. D. to develop risk management plan templates for Tourism Operators in certain sectors. He can be reached at JeffJacksonProfServices@gmail.com.
Trails
Step 1: Oversight and Responsibility
Who is responsible to make which decisions?
Step 2: Trail classification and Permitted uses
Who are the intended users of your trail (i.e., motorized, or non-motorized)?
Step 3: Risk Assessment
Have you identified possible hazards, their likelihood and possible consequences?
Step 4: Trail Description
Physical location and characteristics.
Step 5: Inspection and Maintenance
How often do you inspect your trail? Are you documenting these inspections?
Step 6: User Information and Signage
How can you ensure that users are prepared for your trail? Have you implemented signage standards?
Step 7: User Safety System
What actions are you taking to reduce a user’s exposure to hazards on your trail?
Step 8: Legal Protection Measures
Is your organization covered by insurance? Is your trail in compliance with New Brunswick legislation (i.e., Clean Water Act, Off-road Vehicle Act…etc.).
Step 9: Emergency Response Plan
The Emergency Response Plan outlines what you need to know in order to deal with an emergency.
*For the complete “Trails” risk management workbook, please contact rob.neish@gnb.ca
Outdoor Adventure
Step 1: Risk Assessment
Have you identified possible hazards, their likelihood and possible consequences?
Step 2: Oversight & Risk Tolerance
Who is responsible to make which decisions?
Step 3: Client Information System
Client communication protocol including messaging around safety, waivers, privacy, payment…etc.
Step 4: Emergency Response Plan
The Emergency Response Plan outlines what you need to know in order to deal with an emergency.
Step 5: Facility management system
Having a robust facility and infrastructure inspection process can help mitigate risk and defend you against negligence.
Step 6: Privacy & Digital Security
Are you taking the necessary steps to mitigate risk surrounding your client’s personal information and data? Is your privacy policy up to date with federal legislation?
Step 7: Equipment Management
How often do you inspect your company vehicle? Safety equipment?
Step 8: Human Resources
Are you complying with provincial employment standards? Are your employees being trained and prepared for the job?
*For the complete “Outdoor Adventure” risk management workbook, please contact james.woods3@gnb.ca
Festivals and Events
Step 1: Risk Assessment
Have you identified possible hazards, their likelihood and possible consequences?
Step 2: Oversight & Risk Tolerance
Who is responsible to make which decisions?
Step 3: Facility Preparation & Management
Do you have a site map and running plan? What are your security needs?
Step 4: Staff & volunteer management
Are you complying with provincial employment standards? Do you have policies in place to protect employees and volunteers?
Step 5: Business management and financial security
Step 6: Emergency Response Plan
The Emergency Response Plan outlines what you need to know in order to deal with an emergency.
*For the complete “Festivals & Events” risk management workbook, please contact monique.boudreau4@gnb.ca or emma.mathieson@gnb.ca.
Hunting & Fishing
Step 1: Risk Assessment
Have you identified possible hazards, their likelihood and possible consequences?
Step 2: Oversight & Risk Tolerance
Who is responsible to make which decisions?
Step 3: Client Information System
Client communication protocol including messaging around safety, waivers, privacy, payment…etc.
Step 4: Emergency Response Plan
The Emergency Response Plan outlines what you need to know in order to deal with an emergency.
Step 5: Facility management system
Having a robust facility and infrastructure inspection process can help mitigate risk and defend you against negligence.
Step 6: Privacy & Digital Security
Are you taking the necessary steps to mitigate risk surrounding your client’s personal information and data? Is your privacy policy up to date with federal legislation?
Step 7: Equipment Management
How often do you inspect your company vehicle? Safety equipment?
Step 8: Human Resources
Are you complying with provincial employment standards? Are your employees being trained and prepared for the job?
*For the complete “Hunting & Fishing” risk management workbook, please contact christopher.buckingham@gnb.ca